By Frank Kamuntu
At the grand opening of the new Mbarara District NRM offices in Bwizibwera, an event that pulled thousands and paralyzed parts of the city with yellow fervor, Prosper Tuhaise Kururagire the aspiring NRM CEC Vice Chairman Western region, delivered more than just bricks and vision—he offered a powerful and personal testimony about the First Family’s character.
While speaking in front of an electrified crowd and flanked by Nzeire Sedrack Kaguta, President Yoweri Museveni’s brother and the day’s chief guest, Prosper recounted a moment that had deeply shaped his perception of the ruling family. It was not about politics or power—but humility.
“I first met Mr. Nzeire years ago while working with Gen Salim Saleh,” Prosper said, referring to Museveni’s other brother and a revered senior military officer. “At that time, I was actually supervising Nzeire—and I was struck by their character. Despite being members of the First Family, they never once used that status to command privilege or superiority. Instead, they treated everyone with kindness, humility, and respect.”
Prosper went on to credit President Museveni directly: “This didn’t happen by accident. It’s a reflection of the President’s values. He raised men of discipline, not entitlement. Men who walk with the people—not above them.”
The audience erupted into applause. For many, the moment underscored why Prosper Tuhaise continues to win not only elections but admiration across Western Uganda. He isn’t just building offices—he’s building bridges of trust and shared identity with both the grassroots and the political elite.
‘They Would Have Had Every Reason to Disrespect Me’
Prosper’s reflection took on even deeper meaning as he emphasized how easy it would have been for Nzeire or Gen Saleh to dismiss him at the time. “Let’s be honest—many in their position might have refused to take instructions from someone like me. But they were respectful, collaborative, and never arrogant,” he noted. “That is the true test of character.”
The powerful anecdote was more than just nostalgia—it served as an indirect rebuke to rising entitlement and sectarianism in today’s politics. Prosper’s message was clear: real leadership is grounded in humility, not heritage.
The grand opening of the multimillion-shilling NRM office—personally funded by Tuhaise—was not just a political milestone, but a powerful symbol of his commitment to mobilization, service delivery, and unity.
Nzeire, visibly moved, later described Prosper as “a builder of unity and a soldier of the party,” before warning against leaders who sow division based on tribe or religion.
The alliance between the two men, grounded in shared values and mutual respect, has cemented Prosper’s image as a rising NRM powerhouse—and Nzeire’s as a moral anchor of the Museveni lineage.
By celebrating humility over hierarchy, Prosper Tuhaise not only honored the President’s legacy but redefined what political leadership can look like in modern Uganda. In a time when many seek office for personal elevation, Tuhaise’s reflection served as a masterclass in servant leadership—and a bold call for discipline, unity, and integrity in the party.